If you knew you’d be subjected to eternal torture because you DIDN’T do something, you’d do it, right? What if that something was aiding in the development of superintelligent AI? Would you still step up and help? This question is presented in one of man's most terrifying thought experiments.

What if the universe is a simulation? Or perhaps the most advanced civilization is out there, waiting to be discovered? From the heat death of the cosmos to the deadliest forces lurking in space, we’ll explore the most mind-bending ideas about our universe’s end and everything in between. How big is it really? And how does the James Webb Space Telescope change everything we know? These are the secrets that could redefine everything.

Stoic philosophy has persisted throughout history because it offers a framework to deal with every human's obstacles. This is the entire history of Stoicism, from Zeno to the modern day.

Each one of us experiences the world through our own unique lens, shaped by our past, beliefs, and personal encounters. What we perceive as truth is often a reflection of these filters, and what we believe to be absolute truths can sometimes be nothing more than illusions we’ve come to accept.

What drives you? How do you differentiate between needs and motives or motivations? When we are not aware of needs, we act based on our feelings, thoughts, habits, or impulse. In essence, each of these types of motivation can serve as a way to deny our responsibility for our choices.

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We’re all pretty used to rain. We’re either prepared for it with an umbrella or raincoat or just get wet. Rarely does it genuinely upset us. But what about when it rains for days, and the streets flood, so you can’t go outside? Or when you realize you can’t afford the interest rate on that home you want to purchase? How do you react when your investments plummet in value? Or you’re laid off without severance? These are genuine modern problems that plague us at every turn. Problems that haunt our nights with nightmares and fill our days with despair. But it doesn’t have to be this way. We can learn to remain grounded despite all the problems plaguing our society today. This is how to become stoic in the modern world.

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“People simply empty out. They are bodies with fearful and obedient minds. The color leaves the eye. The voice becomes ugly. And the body. The hair. The fingernails. The shoes. Everything does”. Does this sound familiar? A long day looking in front of the computer screen causes an aching feeling behind the eyes. Your legs turn to jelly after spending a long shift behind the cash register. Your skin becomes pale and grey with too much time under fluorescent warehouse lights. The 9-5 continues to diminish our morale and humanity. Why are we doomed to this unsustainable way of life? And who is Charles Bukowski.

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What are some of life's biggest questions? Let's discuss them and try to answer them together. Enjoy our first long podcast.

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If nothing matters and we’re all just specks of dust floating through space and time, what’s the point in trying at all? Building healthy relationships with friends and family doesn’t seem worth it because, in the end, everyone you know will die anyway. All attempts at self-improvement are futile because, in the Universe’s grand plan, none of it matters. Even if you’re not all doom and gloom, there’ll be days when getting out of bed will seem pointless. Where life itself will seem kind of pointless. And the current state of the world, with issues like the climate crisis, the rise in extreme politics, and economic instability, doesn’t help our psychological state. 

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Explore the manipulation tactics used by cult leaders, the pros and cons of cults, and how the internet has contributed to the rise of niche communities. We reflect on the blurred boundaries between the sacred and the everyday, and gain insights into protecting yourself from potentially harmful influences. Join me on this eye-opening journey to better understand the dynamics of cults in today's digital age.

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